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United Kingdom
13 – 17 December 2010
AFRICA-Analysis is an analysis and training organisation that specializes in the development of
analytic capacity in the public, development and peacekeeping environment. The Information
Analysis Training Course is part of our suite of specialized analysis and information product
courses, delivered by accomplished and experienced security and policy experts.
OVERVIEW
Information and Security Analysis has changed environment; and skills to produce a variety of
fundamentally over the last 10 years. These analytic products in a multifunctional setting.
changes were precipitated by a range of factors
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
including high-profile intelligence and security
failures affecting governments, NGOs and the Our training philosophy is underpinned by:
United Nations such as the attacks on UN
facilities in Algiers, Somalia and Pakistan as well 1. The development of novel insights into
as the killing and kidnapping of humanitarian information analysis and coordination
workers in conflict zones. This, together with the
emergence of a multi-actor environment with a 2. The integration of theory and practice
proliferation of armed groups has created a
dynamic, and complex environment in which 3. Mastery through the appropriate mix of
international organizations, NGOs, the public and lecturing, group and individual work
corporate sectors have to operate.
We make use of a wide range of training methods,
The Information Analysis Training (IAT) including:
Programme is a five-day course that
focuses on the production of analysis in a • Lectures on theory, case studies and
multi-functional context, including inter- techniques
agency NGO structures, peacekeeping,
humanitarian and political missions, national • Study groups covering course-related readings
security organizations, security managers and
multi-stakeholder emergency management. • Working groups conducting simulations
COURSE CONTENT
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Certificate Ceremony
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AFRICA-Analysis is a consultancy specializing in information analysis training,
political risk analysis, academic teaching, capacity building and process facilitation.
Our accomplished training team (profiled below) has worked in peacekeeping,
intelligence, diplomatic, humanitarian and academic institutions throughout the
world. We have conducted training for staff from International NGOs, United
Nations peacekeeping and special missions, World Food Programme, International
Criminal Court and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Andre ZAAIMAN
David AFRICA